Delkin Unveils New eFilm Dual Reader for both SmartMedia and CompactFlash

San Diego, August 1, 2000 -- Delkin Devices today unveiled their "Dual" eFilm Reader-5, offering the perfect solution for downloading files from both CompactFlash & SmartMedia cards via a USB connection. Designed with two bays in a single reader/writer, the Dual eFilm Reader has a slot for downloading every capacity SmartMedia card, and a separate CF slot for accessing Type I (3.3mm) and Type II (5.0mm) cards -- including IBM's new 1GB Microdrive (which will be released for distribution by Delkin Devices during Photokina 2000).

The eFilm Reader-5 contains a USB enabled controller inside, so every CompactFlash and SmartMedia card is 100% compatible, and doesn't require any additional PC Card adapters for downloading data. The eFilm Reader-5 can even transfer images & data between a CompactFlash card and a SmartMedia card, by dragging and dropping files to the computer's hard drive first.

The size of a computer mouse, the eFilm Reader-5 contains rubber skid pads and a one-meter long cable, so it can sit on a desktop tower or even be placed on the mouse pad. Once a CompactFlash card is inserted into the upper slot or a SmartMedia card into the lower slot, data can be accessed by clicking on the reader's removable drive icon. From there, users can either drag & drop files to their computer's hard drive, save images, MP3 files and data to the memory card, or erase the card for taking additional pictures.

Compatible with USB compliant PC and Mac computers, the eFilm Reader-5 offers photographers one of the fastest ways to transfer large megapixel images to their computer. Benchmark test results showed the eFilm Reader-5 has a transfer rate up to 45 times faster than a standard serial port, and 6 times faster than standard parallel (printer) connection. Plus, with its one time plug and play connection, the Dual eFilm Reader saves time by accessing the card directly, rather than constantly reconnecting each digital device to the computer with a slow serial cable.

8/5/00 update:  Read Steve's eFilm Reader-5 review.


Delkin Introduces eFilm Pro Imaging Kit

San Diego, August 1, 2000 -- Delkin Devices today announced their new digital camera accessory bundle called the eFilm Pro Imaging Kit. Combining Delkin's higher capacity eFilm cards with over 10 of the most essential accessories for digital photography, the Pro Imaging Kit offers the perfect solution for photographers looking to go digital. Accessories range from digital camera cleaning products like a blower brush, microfiber lens cloth, and camera cleaning solution, to a full year subscription of Digital Camera Magazine.

Three different versions of the Pro Imaging Kit are currently available:

  • DDPROKIT-1C   Accessories plus a 32MB CompactFlash card   .95

  • DDPROKIT-1S   Accessories plus a 32MB SmartMedia card   .95

  • DDPROKIT-1   An "accessory only" Pro Imaging Kit   .95

Accessories included in the Pro Imaging Kit:

  • eFilm Carrying Case - a protective hard case for storing and organizing up to 12 eFilm SmartMedia cards, 4 eFilm CompactFlash cards, or 2 eFilm CF/II cards (ideal for IBM Microdrive CF/II usage) and a PC Card adapter.
  • LCD Glare Shield is designed to fit around the digital camera's 2" or smaller LCD and minimizes light reflections
  • Mini-tripod perfect for self-portraits, or night (longer shutter speed) photography without the hassle of carrying an oversized tripod.
  • DigiCam Bag that fits most mid-sized digital cameras
  • DigiCam Wrist Strap which securely attaches a digital camera to the photographer's wrist
  • worth of digital imaging software: LE versions of Digital Camera Suite, Web Easy, and Explorer by ixla, as well as Piccolo (Trial) by Pixology, Make Your Own Screen Saver by Preferred Computer Services, and Labels, Cards and More by CAM Development.
  • a redemption coupon for 20 FREE sheets of Epson 4x6" glossy photo paper.